+ Dance

212 Eppler South, 419-372-6905

The dance program stresses the interdisciplinary nature of dance, encouraging the study of related courses in conjunction with the dance core curriculum to develop creative and innovative individuals.

The dance major is a four-year program leading to a B.S. in education degree. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong theoretical and anatomical mastery of movement technique. Students may choose a concentration in either modern or classical ballet. Emphasis areas include: performance, education and production.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in dance are expected to meet the National Content Standards (1994) of the National Dance Association:

• Identify and demonstrate movement elements and skills in performing dance;
• Understand choreographic principles, processes and structures;
• Understand dance as a way to create and communicate meaning;
• Apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance;
• Demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods;
• Make connections between dance, other disciplines and healthful living.

Content (52 hours)

• DANC 115, 120, 215, 220, 224, 303, 325, 326, 327, 387, 424, 425, 426, 487 (32)
• KNS 137, 227, 230, 313 (8)
• MUCH 221 (2)
• PHIL 204 (3)
• DANC 315 (taken 4 times) or DANC 320 (taken 4 times) (4)
• ARTH 145 or 146 (3)

Emphasis areas (21-23)

• Performance:
  
  • DANC 110, 307 (3)
  • THEA 141, 241, 243, 352 (12)
  • DANC electives (6)
• Education:
  
  • EDFI 302 (3)
  • KNS 270, 337 (5)
  • MUCH 125 (3)
  • SMD 310 (3)
  • THEA 215 or 340 (3)
  • DANC electives (6)
• Production:
  
  • THEA 243, 244, 463, 469 or 330, 470 (15)
  • DANC electives (6)

Minor (20 hours)

• DANC 115 or 215, 120 or 220, 325, 326, 424 or 425 (10)
• Select either:
• Dance Education (DANC 101 or 102, 303, KNS 137, 337 and DANC electives) or
• Dance Performance (DANC 207 or 307, 215 or 315, or 220 or 320, 224, 426 and DANC electives) (10)